Through British Guiana to the summit of Roraima

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clementi, Cecil, Mrs.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Through British Guiana to the Summit of Roraima" by Mrs. Cecil Clementi is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the author's journey through the largely unexplored interior of British Guiana, focusing particularly on the spectacular landscapes and natural wonders encountered, including the famous Mount Roraima. The book aims to highlight the beauty and potential of this neglected land while providing insights into the challenges faced during such explorations. At the start of the book, the author describes the initial impressions of British Guiana, specifically the somber, flat coastal areas along the Demerara River. Despite the dreary surroundings, she expresses a longing for adventure in the unexplored wilderness and the call of the wild. After two years in Georgetown, she and her husband set off on an expedition to explore the interior, their goal being Mount Roraima, a destination shrouded in mystery. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, as well as reflections on the local flora, fauna, and the unique challenges posed by the tropical environment. The beginning of the journey sets the stage for a tale of exploration and the allure of untouched nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-06-28